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A long-term research focus has been the generation of immunologic memory. The T cells which are responsible for immunologic memory differ, both phenotypically and functionally, from naive T cells. Memory T cells play a central role in all aspects of…

My laboratory develops improved methods of detecting, identifying and characterizing parasites that infect humans, as well as investigating pathogenicity and sources of infection.  Because culture is not possible as a means of enhancing…

Dr. Mantis’ research focuses on host-pathogen interactions and the development of vaccines for biodefense and emerging infectious diseases (BDEID). His primary interest is in the role of antibodies in conferring immunity to airborne, foodborne and…

Our laboratory studies the molecular biology of coronaviruses, a family of enveloped RNA viruses that cause respiratory, enteric, and neurologic diseases in mammalian and avian hosts. In humans, four endemic coronaviruses are responsible for highly…

The focus of the McDonough Laboratory is gene regulation in the context of bacterial pathogenesis, or the means by which bacteria cause disease. The team is primarily interested in two well known pathogens: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the…

Education and training of first responders, clinicians, laboratorians, and other critical partners help ensure all essential personnel understand the risks associated with biological threat agents, know how to work through defined communication…

ResearchState-of-the-art diagnostic testing capabilities rely on the latest research findings and access to the latest technologies. This allows for the rapid application of novel concepts or emerging technologies to public health threats. Research…

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Geronimo was an Associate at a regional law firm in Cleveland assisting clients with various state and federal litigation matters. He also worked for an international law firm assisting a client with litigation to…

Our laboratory studies how bacteria regulate their gene expression. We are particularly interested in transcriptional regulation in the non-pathogenic model organism Escherichia coli, and in pathogenic strains of Salmonella and Yersinia. We also…

The Newborn Screening Program at Wadsworth Center tests for over 40 genetic disorders in newborns. Infants who have one of several rare genetic disorders and infants who have been exposed to HIV are identified promptly; with medical treatment…

Copy number variants (CNVs) are frequent and widespread in the human genome and alter dosage of genes important in conditions ranging from HIV susceptibility to autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Thus, CNVs are potential diagnostic tools for clinical…

Dr. St. George is Director of Virology and Chief of the Laboratory of Viral Diseases (LVD) at the Wadsworth Center, and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Integrated Health Sciences, University at Albany.…

We are interested in understanding the structural basis of macromolecular assemblies in their functional context. The lab utilizes structural imaging methods, in combination with molecular and biochemical approaches, to study the structure and…

Each year the Newborn Screening Program tests approximately 261,000 samples from nearly 225,000 newborns. Each sample is screened for 50 disorders. NYMAC is the New York Mid-Atlantic Caribbean Regional Genetics Network.  This group ensures…

Genome replication is a fundamentally important process in all cells and viruses. Mistakes made during replication cause mutations as well as large scale genome rearrangements, which can ultimately cause antibiotic resistance in bacteria as well as…

Dr. Parsons has been investigating how different trace elements can affect human health for more than 40 years. The goal of this research is to provide better insights into what is now called the “exposome”. The CDC, defines the exposome as “the…

Mosquito-borne arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) include several clinically important viruses, such as dengue, Zika, yellow fever, West Nile, and chikungunya virus. Since there are no antiviral drugs or safe and effective FDA-approved vaccines…

Dr. Musser is the Clinical Director of the Wadsworth Center’s David Axelrod Institute which includes the Infectious Disease Laboratories: Bacteriology, Biodefense, Bloodborne Virus, Diagnostic Immunology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology and…

Newborn screening refers to medical tests, the majority of which are genetic, performed to identify babies with certain disorders, which without intervention, may permanently impact newborns and their families. Early recognition and treatment of…

Educational opportunities exist at the Wadsworth Center at all levels from undergraduate to postgraduate.Undergraduate students may volunteer or participate in the NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates which takes place each summer.…